As an instructor, you’re not only teaching skills, you’re inspiring confidence, creating safe learning environments, and helping handlers unlock their dogs’ full potential.
On this course we bring together the skills from mantrailing, tracking, scent work and general dog training to teach the dogs to follow a specific person’s scent.
This course is designed to give you the knowledge, tools, and structure you need to feel confident in your role as a trailing instructor.
Together, we’ll explore scent theory, body language, problem-solving on the trail, and effective ways to coach handlers of all levels.
You’ll learn how to explain complex concepts in simple, practical ways, and how to adapt training so every dog-handler team can succeed.
Our aim is to support you in developing your own teaching style while staying true to the Trailing K9s ethos: making trailing accessible, fun, and rewarding for both ends of the lead.
By the end of this course, you’ll not only have the skills to run engaging, professional sessions—you’ll also have the confidence to guide handlers on their journey, just as you’ve been guided on yours.
Let’s get started—your journey to becoming a Trailing K9s Instructor begins here.
Course Content:
- Turn your passion for trailing into a career with our 10-day intensive Instructor Course.
- Learn to teach and problem-solve at every level.
- Set clients up for success with structured progression.
- Gain people skills to coach handlers with confidence.
- Build your business with marketing, social media, and expert guest support.
This isn’t just a course—it’s your pathway to becoming a skilled instructor and a leader in the trailing community.
What’s Included:
- A 10-day in-person programme designed to help you thrive as an instructor.
- Lunch, dinner, cakes, and hot drinks included.
- Business support with Collette May (Pro Dog Solutions).
- Social media expertise from Georgia (Evergreen Paws Collective).
- 1:1 mentoring with Kathryn Love during and after the course + 2 months free mentoring.
- Professional photoshoot with Evergreen Paws Collective.
- Featured map pin on the Instructor Map (NEW).
- VIP Membership to the Trailing K9s Academy Instructors Membership (NEW).
- Instructor status with Trailing K9s + a goodie bag of Instructor Merch.
- Everything you need to succeed as a mantrailing instructor—on the trail, with your clients, and in your business.
When and Where?:
Running on the 9th to 13th March & 18th to 22nd May 2026 at Mid Wales Holidays, Llandinam. (You need to be able to attend all ten days to complete the course)
Cost: £2100 payable in installments
Next Course Autumn 2026 - 14th to 18th September and 2nd to 6th November 2026
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